Hymns for the Living Church ‎#68

68. How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds

1 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
In a believer's ear!
It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds,
And drives away his fear.

2 Dear name! the rock on which I build,
My shield and hiding place,
My never-failing treasure, filled
With boundless stores of grace.

3 Jesus, my Shepherd, Brother, Friend,
My Prophet, Priest and King,
My Lord, my life, my way, my end,
Accept the praise I bring.

4 Weak is the effort of my heart,
And cold my warmest thought;
But when I see Thee as Thou art,
I'll praise Thee as I ought.

5 Till then I would Thy love proclaim
With every fleeting breath;
And may the music of Thy name
Refresh my soul in death.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
• Title: How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
• Author: John Newton (1779)
• Meter: C.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Psalm 32:7
  ;
  Hebrews 1:4
  ;
  1 Peter 2:7
• Topic: Christ: Name(s) of

Tune Information

• Name: ST. PETER
• Composer: Alexander R. Reinagle (c. 1836)
• Meter: C.M.
• Key: D Major